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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,241.96, 33,453.24 and 13,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,241.96, 33,453.24 and 13,631.32 is: 18,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,241.96 : 33,453.24 = 13,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,241.96/33,453.24 = 13,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,241.96x = 33,453.24 × 13,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,241.96x = 456,011,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,011,819.48/24,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.85

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